Hyundai i30 N Goes Winter Testing (W/Video)

Preparing to launch in Europe later this year

Just before spring arrives, took its new hot hatch for a round of winter testing in Arjeplog, Sweden. The Hyundai i30 N willlaunch inEurope during the second half of this year.

In the video below, Thierry Neuville pilots the i30 N over a frozen lake, testing the car's steering, tires, suspension, and other components in extreme weather conditions. Hyundai's World Rally Championship driver notes the car is almost ready for primetime, saying it "feels quite near to a racing car." During the tests, temperatures reached as low as -30 degrees Celsius (-22 degrees Fahrenheit).

2018 Hyundai Elantra

$16,950
Base Model (MSRP)
26/36 MPG
Fuel Economy

Hyundai hasn't spilled all the details on its new hot hatch that will compete with the and ST. But according to reports,the car could launch with front-wheel drive and a 2.0-liter turbo-four making at least 255 hp. A higher-performance variant could be in the cards later down the line.

The N will be the third model in Hyundai's new i30 lineup. In addition to the performance model, Hyundai also said it would launch of the i30. Unfortunately, it's unclear if our market will get anything beyond the standardi30 hatch, which is known as the here.

Watch the video below to see and hear the i30 N tear it up in the snow.

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